Oral Treatment Option
A number of oral treatment options exist for managing Emphysema. Prednisone [10], an oral dosage of steroids can be administered to patients periodically to improve their airflow. Antibiotics can also be included in the oral dosage to improve immunity against opportunistic infections that may arise from having emphysema.
PDE-4 inhibitors [11] have proven to be potent for treating emphysema alongside bronchodilators. This oral medication has been recommended for treating bronchitis. With your doctor’s approval, you can use it since bronchitis and emphysema have similar symptoms and belong to the same disease group (COPD).
One of the likely conditions that could erupt from emphysema is pneumonia. Mucolytic agents [12] can also be used to improve breathing through their inflammatory relief functions. They are effective for getting rid of sputum from the lungs. Popular mucolytic agents you can get over the counter are Mucinex and Robitussin.